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“What Does UU Worship Mean to You?” – Rev. Kathryn Adams & Nancy Holland, Discussion Leaders — In-person ONLY

Please join Nancy and Rev. Kathryn this Sunday as we explore worship at UUCR. Every worship service is a harmony of what we each bring to and need from our time together. What is most meaningful for you? This is a powerful opportunity to hear what is most meaningful to other congregation members. We come … Continue reading “What Does UU Worship Mean to You?” – Rev. Kathryn Adams & Nancy Holland, Discussion Leaders — In-person ONLY

“Book Discussion: The Fifth Sacred Thing by Starhawk” – Deb Reid, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY

“An epic novel set in 21st-century California about love and war, body and spirit, freedom and slavery, and the future of human life itself.” This is a fictional novel that so clearly represents where we are today as a human race… as we struggle in a world that is a mix of hope, compassion, and … Continue reading “Book Discussion: The Fifth Sacred Thing by Starhawk” – Deb Reid, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY

“Summer Reading Book Discussion” – Amy Warner, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY

Our annual sharing of good books we’ve read lately—or of favorite books not so recently read—is the focus of the discussion on Sunday, July 6th. Please come prepared to talk for three to four minutes about your book. No need to bring the physical book, but please bring the title and author(s) so that we can … Continue reading “Summer Reading Book Discussion” – Amy Warner, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY

“Artificial Intelligence: Blessing or Curse” – Elisabeth Tully, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY

Our conversation will consider some of the actual and potential benefits of AI and some of the disruptive and existential threats that the technology poses. My prepared portion will include a definition, a brief history, and a summary of some of the positive and negative outcomes that we are already experiencing. I will encourage the participants to … Continue reading “Artificial Intelligence: Blessing or Curse” – Elisabeth Tully, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY

“Wide Awakes 2025” – Joe Weinstein, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY

Longtime UU and 42-year Fountain Artist Joe Weinstein shares a new performance art Diversity Project he calls Wide Awakes 2025 that uses universal themes of empathy and compassion in the soul and conscience of America and symbols based on the 1860 Wide Awakes movement that helped elect Abraham Lincoln and end slavery. Wear a cape, … Continue reading “Wide Awakes 2025” – Joe Weinstein, Discussion Leader — In-person ONLY

“Anti-racism Activism” – Philip Dutton and Emma Buchman, Co-Discussion Leaders — In-person ONLY

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Racism is not only alive in the U.S. today it is being encouraged by the government. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives have been wiped from government documents and web sites. Corporations and universities are being forced to change DEI policies or forfeit government contracts and grants. Black and brown people are being swept up my … Continue reading “Anti-racism Activism” – Philip Dutton and Emma Buchman, Co-Discussion Leaders — In-person ONLY